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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 15, 1991 A Specil Meeting of the City Council of the City of Colton was held on the above given date in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 650 North La Cadena Drive, Colton, California, at 6:45 p. m., Mayor Gonzales presiding. Notice of Special Meeting was given on January 11, 1991, in compli- ance with Government Code Section 54956. ROLL CALL: Council Members present were Roman, Cisneros, Rehrer, Lofy, and Mayor Gonzales. Also present were City Manager Sotelo, City Attorney Edwards, and City Clerk Ramos. Dedication of Park Property in Lieu of Fees City Manager Sotelo spoke about meetings held with Mr. John Reichel and Staff members regarding the dedication of land, in lieu of fees, for development of a park in the west side of Colton. Mr. Sotelo stated the end result was a proposal for a 5 acre park and retention basin. The park will be fully improved without, the use of City funds, and Mr. Reichel has agreed to the majority of recommenda- tions from the Parks & Recreation Commission. Mr. John Reichel, 3 Upper Newport Plaza, Newport Beach, addressed the Councilmembers, referring to renderings of the proposed park, which will contain 5 acres of land dedicated to the City for development of a park and retention basin. Park improvements, which will total approximately $265,000, will be provided from existing Community Facilities District funds, and will include grass, trees, irrigation, parking lot, bathroom facilities, drinking fountains, water, sewer and utility hookups for the restrooms. Maintenance of landscaping, irrigation and fencing will be paid by the Landscape Maintenance District. The City would pay for the maintenance of any athletic equipment, restrooms and drinking facilities, and any other related facilities included within the park site. Mr. Reichel concluded he was hopeful the City Council would approve the park plan as outlined. Councilwoman Cisneros asked about fencing around the retention basin. Mr. Reichel responded that fencing would be provided. Councilman Lofy asked the cost of the West Side Park. City Manager Sotelo replied approximately $423,000. JAN 1 5 1991